Crunchyroll and
Funimation, rival anime streaming services, an**unce partnership
LOS ANGELES —
rival anime-focused
streaming services
Crunchyroll and Funimation have joined forces.
The two companies an**unced a
partnership on Thursday. Under the new agreement,
Crunchyroll will continue creating subtitled
streaming experience for fans, while Funimation will focus on delivering the best in English-language dubbed (“Broadcast Dubs”) streaming.
The overall goal is to "improve the fan experience and grow the current reach of
anime by sharing titles across streaming, home video and electronic sell-through," the companies said in a joint release.
"Going forward, we are still separate
streaming services," Kun Gao,
Crunchyroll Founder and GM, told
Mashable in an email interview. "However, by working together and collaborating, we can bring the best possible experience for fans in with the most complete simulcast offering on
Crunchyroll and best possible Broadcast Dubs offering on Funimation."
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